Jess Wright has opened up about the pressure of returning back to her pre-pregnancy figure just three months after giving birth to her first child, Presley Lee-Kemp.
The Only Way is Essex alum, 36, and her husband William Lee-Kemp, 39, welcomed their son Presley in May this year.
Jess has since spoken about wanting to get back into the shape that she was in before the birth and has revealed that she has felt judged for not looking a certain way.
"I can't help but feel when I'm out and about that people are looking at me and judging," the new mum explained.
She told New magazine: "It's difficult because there's a fine line of not caring as it's irrelevant, but also people seeing you and thinking you don't look how you used to."
Jess said being a first-time parent in the public eye "can be hard," adding that the "pressure can get on top of you," though all that should matter is being happy and healthy.
The reality TV star said she isn't back to her pre-pregnancy weight yet but is "working hard at the gym" and "trying to eat a little bit cleaner" since welcoming son Presley.
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Jess said it's "difficult" looking in the mirror after giving birth and trying to work out how to get back into your previous shape, especially after having had a C-section.
She said that such a procedure meant she wasn't allowed to do "anything physical" for a few weeks, though she has since been able to exercise and work on her figure.
Jess said she went back to the gym six weeks after giving birth and "feels great for it." She said her routine includes sessions with a personal trainer, fitness classes and weights.
Jess said she's "trying not to put too much pressure" on herself though and tries to remind herself that she only had a baby a few months ago, so how she looks "isn't important".
Further discussing motherhood, she said it's "crucial not to paint this perfect picture" because she believes that is what makes people "feel worse" if they are already down.
The TOWIE alum said that being a mother is "amazing" though, adding: "It's just something you can't put into words really. It's an incredible, crazy and wonderful journey."
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